Outdoor Adventures with Ranger Eric 2023

Ranger Eric Powers holds a baby quail raised at the Preserve's quail coop

Biologist and ranger Eric Powers knows the Preserve’s wildlife and landscape like the back of his hand after years of leading marvelous nature programs, including the popular Owl Prowl, Pond Exploration, and the fantastic Overnight Wilderness Survival courses. He was named the 2020 Long Island Sierra Club Environmentalist of the Year and is the Program Director for Center for Environmental Education & Discovery.

In 2023, Ranger Eric will lead visitors of all ages on exploratory adventures across the Preserve’s grounds. Your expert guide will share a wealth of information about nature’s wonders: Pond Exploration, Evening Bat Walk, Survival Bowl Building and Owl Prowl

2023 Outdoor Adventures


Owl Prowl for Adults
Thursday, November 9 7:30 – 9pm – SOLD OUT

TICKETS
Members: $15 per adult
Non-Members: $20 per adult; includes parking
Processing fees will apply to credit card purchases

Purchase tickets in advance and meet at Castle Gould’s Clock Tower.


Owl Prowl for Families
Saturday, November 11 7-9:30pm – SOLD OUT

TICKETS
Members: $15 per adult; $5 per child
Non-Members: $20 per adult, $10 per child; includes parking
Processing fees will apply to credit card purchases

Purchase tickets in advance and meet at Castle Gould’s Clock Tower.


Past 2023 Outdoor Adventures:

Pond Exploration – NEW DATE!
Saturday, May 20
10 – 11 am
For adults and children 5+

Discover the fascinating residents of our fresh water pond environment in an interactive family program lead by Biologist Eric Powers.  We’ll get our hands dirty – and maybe even our feet wet – as we use nets, buckets and magnifying lenses for this fun family adventure!

TICKETS
Members: $xx per adult; $x per child
Non-Members: $xx per adult, $x per child; includes parking

Purchase tickets in advance and meet at Castle Gould’s Clock Tower.


Nighttime Bat & Wildlife Walk
Thursday, June 8
7:30 – 9pm

TICKETS
Members: $20 per adult
Non-Members: $15 per adult, includes parking

Purchase tickets in advance and meet at Castle Gould’s Clock Tower.


Survival Basics
Saturday, September 16
3-5pm

TICKETS
Members: $25 per adult
Non-Members: $30 per adult, includes parking

Purchase tickets in advance and meet at Castle Gould’s Clock Tower.